Material Science

Innovations Metal tubes stay afloat even after severe damage — opening the door to unsinkable ships

Engineers at the University of Rochester have created superhydrophobic aluminum tubes that stay afloat even when punctured.

Innovations Scientists can now 3D print one of the world’s hardest tool materials Mac Oliveau

Innovations Excitons Let Scientists Reshape Quantum Materials With Less Light Shy Cohen

Innovations Scientists create Bose-Einstein condensate leading to a new fifth state of matter Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Superconductivity and magnetism can co-exist in some materials, MIT study finds Shy Cohen

Green Impact New transparent window material could cut building energy loss by 50%Shy Cohen

AI AI microscope autonomously performs tasks like a scientist, only much faster Mac Oliveau

Innovations Penn State scientists found a new way to identify superconducting materials Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Quantum ‘doorway states’ finally explain mysterious electron behavior in solids Mac Oliveau

Space Scientists discover new form of ice that freezes at room temperature Mac Oliveau

Innovations ‘Chinese lantern’ material snaps into 13 shapes using stored elastic energy Joshua Shavit

AI Scientists build generative AI tool to fast-track quantum material discoveries Shy Cohen

Innovations Invisible material brings a new era of touch screens and wearable devices

Discoveries Science myth cracked: Eggshells are actually strongest on their sides

Health Scientists grow real teeth in the lab – replacing fillings and implants

Green Impact New fungi-based battery needs feeding instead of charging

Green Impact Coral-inspired technology turns atmospheric CO₂ into durable, fireproof building materials